Copper-zinc base alloys (brass) with a copper content of less than 94% by weight
Sheet piling of iron or steel, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements; welded angles, shapes and sections, of iron or steel. > Copper waste and scrap. > Copper-zinc base alloys (brass) with a copper content of less than 94% by weight > Copper-zinc base alloys (brass) with a copper content of less than 94% by weight
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Products classified under Tariff item 7404.00.20
Automotive Radiator Scrap
Shredded copper-brass radiator cores from end-of-life vehicles, containing 65-75% copper with zinc as the predominant alloying element. This material qualifies as copper-zinc base alloy (brass) scrap under subheading note (a), with copper content below 94% by weight.
Brass Faucet Scrap
Dismantled brass faucet bodies and spouts recovered from fixture recycling, typically 62% copper, 36% zinc, and 2% lead. This is copper-zinc base alloy scrap with copper content below 94%, meeting the definition of brass under subheading note (a).
Brass Plumbing Scrap
Waste brass fittings, valves, and pipes from plumbing systems, with copper content typically 60-70% by weight and zinc as the predominant secondary element. This material falls under tariff item 7404.00.20 as copper-zinc base alloy scrap with less than 94% copper.
Brass Shell Casings Scrap
De-milled military and police brass cartridge cases, typically 70% copper and 30% zinc, with copper content below 94%. These are copper-zinc base alloy scrap per subheading note (a), requiring demilitarization certification for import.
Lead-Bearing Brass Plumbing Scrap
Waste scrap from old leaded brass plumbing fittings, valves, and pipes, with copper content under 94% and lead exceeding 0.3%. This material is a copper-zinc base alloy per subheading note (a), classified under tariff item 7404.00.20.
Leaded Brass Ammunition Casing Scrap
Spent leaded brass shell casings from military and police ranges, composed of a copper-zinc alloy with less than 94% copper and lead content exceeding 0.3%. This scrap meets the brass definition under subheading note (a) and is classified under tariff item 7404.00.20.
Leaded Brass Bearing Shell Scrap
Scrap from leaded brass engine and machinery bearings, consisting of a copper-zinc base alloy with copper content below 94% and lead exceeding 0.3% as an intentional alloying element. This material is classified under tariff item 7404.00.20 per subheading note (a).
Leaded Muntz Metal Ship Propeller Scrap
Alpha-beta brass (Muntz metal) scrap from marine propellers, with a lead addition exceeding 0.3% and total copper content below 94%. This material is a copper-zinc base alloy per subheading note (a), classified under tariff item 7404.00.20.
Leaded Red Brass Valve Scrap
Scrap red brass valves with copper content below 94%, zinc as the base alloying element, and lead exceeding 0.3% per subheading note (a). This material is classified under tariff item 7404.00.20 as copper-zinc base alloy scrap.
Leaded Yellow Brass Water Meter Scrap
Scrap from discarded leaded yellow brass water meters and housings, featuring a copper-zinc alloy with lead exceeding 0.3% for machinability and copper content below 94%. This material is classified under tariff item 7404.00.20 per subheading note (a).
Muntz Metal Sheet Scrap
Trim scrap from Muntz metal marine sheathing sheets, composed of 60% copper and 40% zinc. This is a copper-zinc base alloy with copper content below 94%, classified under tariff item 7404.00.20 per subheading note (a).
Naval Brass Propeller Scrap
Corroded naval brass propeller fragments from marine salvage, typically 63% copper, 36% zinc, and 1% tin. This copper-zinc base alloy scrap has copper content below 94%, meeting the brass definition under subheading note (a).
Red Brass Pipe Scrap
Scrap red brass water meter bodies and pipes, containing 85% copper and 15% zinc, with copper content below 94%. This material is a copper-zinc base alloy per subheading note (a), classified under tariff item 7404.00.20.
Yellow Brass Turnings
Machining turnings from yellow brass components, typically 65% copper and 35% zinc, with copper content below 94%. These turnings are copper-zinc base alloy scrap per subheading note (a), classified under tariff item 7404.00.20.